The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) are a highlight in the music industry, bringing together top artists for a night filled with performances, speeches, and awards. This event is a significant occasion that celebrates talent, creativity, and innovation in music.
The VMAs promise unforgettable performances and emotional moments from music’s biggest names. The awards celebrate artists who’ve shaped 2025 with their groundbreaking work. While the full nominee list for categories like Video of the Year is still emerging, excitement is building for the star-studded gala.
The MTV VMAs 2025 highlight the music industry’s top talents, setting trends and igniting conversations. With a global reach, the event stands as a major cultural highlight.
Winners of the MTV VMAs 2025
Nominee Result Ariana Grande – “Brighter days ahead” Winner Billie Eilish – “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us” Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile” ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT” Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild” The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – “Timeless”
Artist of the Year
Nominee Result Bad Bunny Beyoncé Kendrick Lamar Lady Gaga Winner Morgan Wallen Taylor Swift The Weeknd
Song of the Year
Nominee Result Alex Warren – “Ordinary” Billie Eilish – “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” Doechii – “Anxiety” Ed Sheeran – “Sapphire” Gracie Abrams – “I love you, I’m sorry” Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile” Lorde – “What Was That” ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT” Winner Tate McRae – “Sports Car” The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – “Timeless”
Best Revelation Artist
Nominee Result Alex Warren Winner She Langley Gigi Perez Lola Young Shadow The Marías
Nominee Result Shaboozey – “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” Ayra Starr – “Last Heartbreak Song” Mark Ambor – “Belong Together” Lay Bankz – “Graveyard” Dasha – “Bye Bye Bye” KATSEYE – “Touch” Winner Jordan Adetunji – “KEHLANI” Leon Thomas – “YES IT IS” Livingston – “Shadow” Damiano David – “Next Summer” Gigi Perez – “Sailor Song” Role Model – “Sally, when the wine runs out”
Best Collaboration
Nominee Result Bailey Zimmerman with Luke Combs – “Backup Plan” Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “luther” Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile” Winner Post Malone ft. Blake Shelton – “Pour Me A Drink” ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT” Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco – “Sunset Blvd”
Best Pop Video
Nominee Result Alex Warren – “Ordinary” Ariana Grande – “Brighter days ahead” Winner Ed Sheeran – “Sapphire” Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile” ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT” Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
Best R&B Video
Nominee Result Chris Brown – “Residuals” Leon Thomas & Freddie Gibbs – “MUTT (REMIX)” Mariah Carey – “Type Dangerous” Winner PARTYNEXTDOOR – “N o C h i l l” Summer Walker – “Heart of a Woman” SZA – “Drive” The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – “Timeless”
Best Alternative Video
Nominee Result Gigi Perez – “Sailor Song” Imagine Dragons – “Wake Up” Lola Young – “Messy” Mgk & Jelly Roll – “Lonely Road” Sombe – “back to friends” Winner The Marías – “Back To Me”
Best K-pop Video
Nominee Result Aespa – “Whiplash” Jennie – “Like Jennie” Jimin – “Who” Jisoo – “Earthquake” Lisa ft. Doja Cat & Raye – “Born Again” Winner Stray Kids – “Chk Chk Boom” Rosé – “Toxic Till the End”
Best Afrobeats Video
Nominee Result Asake & Travis Scott – “Active” Burna Boy ft. Travis Scott – “TaTaTa” Moliy, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea – “Shake It to the Max (Fly) Remix” Rema – “Baby (Is It a Crime)” Tems ft. Asake – “Get It Right” Tyla – “Push 2 Start” Winner Wizkid ft. Brent Faiyaz – “Piece of My Heart”
Best Country Video
Nominee Result Chris Stapleton – “Think I’m in Love With You” Cody Johnson & Carrie Underwood – “I’m Gonna Love You” Jelly Roll – “Liar” Lainey Wilson – “4x4xU” Megan Moroney – “Am I Okay?” Winner Morgan Wallen – “Smile”
Best Album
Nominee Result Bad Bunny – “I should have taken more photos” Kendrick Lamar – “GNX” Lady Gaga – “Mayhem” Morgan Wallen – “I’m the Problem” Sabrina Carpenter – “Short n’ Sweet” Winner The Weeknd – “Hurry Up Tomorrow”
Best Summer Song
Nominee Result “Headphones On” – Addison Rae “Ordinary” – Alex Warren “Mystical Magical” – Benson Boone “All the Way” – BigXthaPlug and Bailey Zimmerman “The Subway” – Chappell Roan “Fast” – Demi Lovato “Jealous Type” – Doja Cat “Golden” – HUNTR/X “Blue Strips” – Jessie Murph “Daisies” – Justin Bieber “Shake It to the Max (FLY) (Remix)” – MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea “What I Want” – Morgan Wallen and Tate McRae “Love Me Not” – Ravyn Lenae “Manchild” – Sabrina Carpenter “12 to 12” – Shadow “Just Keep Watching” – Tate McRae Winner
